#2 Ellie Dixon: 'I needed rest, in an industry that valued constant output'

Ellie Dixon is an indie-pop musician and songwriter from Cambridge known for her witty, self-aware lyrics and creative production techniques. Starting her career by crafting music from her bedroom studio, merging pop, jazz, rap, and R&B, she amassed over a million followers on Tiktok through duets, remixes, covers and now her own body of work.

Her most recent work includes the EP In Case of Emergency (2023) and singles "Big Lizard Energy" and "Renaissance" (2024). In addition to her musical talent, Ellie is known for her hands-on approach to all aspects of her craft, including directing and producing her music videos. 

In this episode we cover: 

• Piano lessons to music-making

• Playing at Glastonbury on your own terms 

• When the label drops you - build your own label 

• What to do after burnout 

• In defence of rest 

Mentions:

Music Youtubers: Walk of the Earth, Pentatonix, Dodie

Musical influences: Katie Tunstall, Adele, Bill Bailey, Tim Minchin, Fight of the Concords, My Chemical Romance, Easy Life, Remi Wolf, Hippocampus, Anderson .Paak, Doja Cat

The Bird Cage (1996) film by Mike Nichols

Links: 

https://www.elliedixonmusic.com

https://www.instagram.com/elliedixonmusic

https://www.tiktok.com/@elliedixonmusic?lang=en